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Old 11-17-2016, 07:22 AM
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Default Good Deal on a Condenser Microphone

For anyone looking for a condenser, this is a good deal on a good microphone.
There is a companion vocal mic available at the same price.

http://www.sweetwater.com/insync/se-...ones-reviewed/
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Old 11-17-2016, 08:33 AM
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Here's the direct link to the X1A (the vocal mic on the page is a dynamic, not a condenser):
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/sEX1A

I don't consider a 2/3" diaphragm a 'large' DC, though. Not really in favor of a 100Hz low cut (hi-pass), that's a little low for a start point, but you'd have to look at the frequency curve. My go-to is an AKG P220 (I've got the older model) for $150 it includes a nice metal carrying case and spider-style shock mount.
here's the AKG's specs including frequency chart:
http://cloud.akg.com/10568/1398353960947_688_6.pdf

Oops, to add, here is the seX1A spec page:
http://www.seelectronics.com/se-x1a-mic
The low cut really starts at 160 Hz on it and it is only -6dB per octave, compared to the AKG's -12dB

And not to disparage sE's marketing, but for vocals, always use a pop filter!
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Old 11-17-2016, 10:17 AM
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Another cheap Chinese look-alike?

Bet it's got that real $99 sound...
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Old 11-17-2016, 02:01 PM
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Everyone has a different definition of good. Mine starts at Shure SM 81 and goes up from there.
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